Audrey: Her Real Story

I would encourage any Audrey Hepburn fan to read this book. The story of this beautiful courageous woman, is comprehensively chronicled by Alexander Walker. You feel like you are making a journey with Audrey as so many untold disclosures of her life history are revealed. Great read ~

Bought this for myself... I prefer books to the kindle...

The author seems to have done scrupulous research, particularly with regard to Hepburn's early years. However, this bio contains more conjecture and fewer direct quotes from Hepburn "insiders" than the Barry Paris book. It also goes into more detail about her early career, her parent's fascist connections, and her relationships with her costars and husbands. Curiously, her adult relationship with her mother is largely ignored by the author.It's entirely possible that Walker had less cooperation from Hepburn's friends, family and associates, because this book is somewhat less flattering than the Barry Paris bio. For example, Walker makes no bones (bad pun) about her alleged off and on battle with anorexia, while Paris blows the rumors off.The author makes one egregious ommission; he fails to note Hepburn's last work, the superb Gardens of the World series for PBS. He notes only a "coffee table book" by that title for which he says Hepburn wrote the text. As she did not write the script for the series, it's unlikely that she would have written the text for any companion book. Gardens of the World does not even appear in the book's index! For credibility's sake, Walker really should correct this error in any future editions.Nevertheless, all in all this is a satisfying read for any fan of Audrey Hepburn.I'd recommend reading both books to get a more balanced view of this great lady.

The book arrived as started. I am very interested in Audrey's life as I love her films. I'm sure I will enjoy reading it.

I didn't know anything about Audrey, but after watching a movie, I purchased this book. I thought it was well written and informative. Pleased with the purchase.

This is my pick for my book club this month, Sept 2015. the other reviews sounded great so i picked it. well I will say i am having a hard time getting through this book. The writing isn't as well as it could be. I had to re read the first chapter maybe 3 times. I have had 6 weeks and just starting chapter 13. I am really dragging with it. The other ladies are being very nice saying its interesting but the way they say it you can tell they have some issues with too. Sept 24 is our meeting, cant wait to hear their true thoughts. as far as the book goes her life is interesting. Next time i see her movies i will be looking at them differently. Great pictures in the book. if you can get the book used or at the library then I say go for it. For my experience with this author glad i didn't pay new book price.

What a lovely woman! Unike anyone else

Audrey Her Real Story.A very interesting book and a great treat for Audrey Hepburn fans!

I'm not someone who usually chooses biographies to read, however, having become fascinated by Audrey Hepburn's early movies I wanted to find out more about this wonderful actress. And this book proved to be an excellent choice. It is extremely informative and, more importantly for me, written in a style which is easy to read and also actually made me laugh out loud in places. The writer has an excellent turn of phrase which can puncture the most self-obsessed actor or lighten the saddest of episodes.The only downside for me, in this paperback edition, was the relatively poor reproduction of the photographs. Then again, there are so many high quality photos available online it doesn't really matter.I shall definitely be seeking out other works by this author.

Bought this book as a gift for my Audrey Obsessed NieceAt this price point you would expect something decent but NO thats not what i gotthe cover was disgraceful and totally unable to be gifted it was a bad ripped photo copybadly covered in plastic and sticky tape i seriously cover my kids school books better then thisVery disappointed would not recommend

Exactly as described, very pleased but not read yet.

This was an inspiring read and showed remarkable courage of the Dutch people under German occupation. As a child Audrey lived through some terrible times and yet rose above those difficulties to bring great pleasure to many people as an actress. In her work as an ambassador for UNICEF she had a particular understanding of what it meant to be hungry.

Pleased with item. Bought as early Christmas present for my daughter, who is a fan of movie icons. Sure she will love it.